Custard cake is an exquisite and flavorful dessert dish that holds a special place in the pastry traditions of many countries. This cake combines soft and light crusts, often made on the basis of sponge cake, with delicate, silky custard, which gives the dish a special texture and rich flavor. The
history of custard goes back to ancient times, and its recipes have been passed down from generation to generation
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Different cultures prepare it according to their own traditions, adding different ingredients that enrich its taste and flavor.
This dessert is ideal for a variety of occasions, from family gatherings and celebrations to romantic dinners
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The cake can be decorated according to the theme of the event, which makes it an indispensable element of any celebration.
Ingredients for the sponge cake:
- eggs – 5 pcs;
- egg whites – 2 pcs;
- salt – a pinch;
- sugar – 210 g;
- flour – 180 g;
- leavening agent – 10 g;
- starch – 50 g;
- vegetable oil – 80 ml.
Ingredients for the custard:
- sugar – 100 g;
- vanillin – a pinch;
- egg yolks – 2 pcs;
- starch – 3 tbsp;
- milk – 600 ml;
- butter – 180 g.
Preparation of the cake with custard:
Beat the eggs with the whites to a lush foam.
Sift the flour, baking
powder
, salt and starch into the mixture in batches and knead the biscuit dough from bottom to top. Pour the vegetable oil into the dough and mix gently.
Cover the baking tray with parchment and pour the dough onto it, spreading it on the bottom. Bake the biscuit at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.
For the cream in a saucepan put the yolks and mix them with sugar. Add vanillin and starch to the mixture, pour in the milk and mix everything.
On low heat, stirring constantly, cook the cream until thickened
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After thickening cook for another 30 seconds, then transfer to a separate container and cover with cling film, leave to cool.
Divide the biscuit into two parts, from each part make 2 thin cakes
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Beat separately butter to whitening with a mixer, gradually add the custard base to it.
Soak each crust with milk and smear with cream, assemble the cake
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Smear the sides and top of the cake with a thin layer of cream, put the cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
You can additionally decorate the cake with chocolate glaze. You get a sweet and tender cake with custard.
